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You are a highly qualified specialist with worthy education and experience. In the hands of the coveted proposal of work from a German company. It would seem that moving to a new place is a resolved thing ... But then a real quest begins to find out: do you come under the requirements of the blue card? Do you have enough education? And the salary in the sentence - does it correspond to the minimum threshold or not? But what if you are an IT specialist, but without a specialized diploma?
A lot of questions that are difficult to find unambiguous answers. Information on the Internet is often contradictory, threshold amounts change every year, and in official sources there are so many bureaucratic language that only a lawyer can figure out. Each wrong step can cost several months of waiting, additional costs or even a visa failure.
In addition, in 2025, the next changes in the rules with the adjustment of minimal salary thresholds came into force. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep track of this, especially when your career and the future of your family are at stake.
A lot of questions that are difficult to find unambiguous answers. Information on the Internet is often contradictory, threshold amounts change every year, and in official sources there are so many bureaucratic language that only a lawyer can figure out. Each wrong step can cost several months of waiting, additional costs or even a visa failure.
In addition, in 2025, the next changes in the rules with the adjustment of minimal salary thresholds came into force. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep track of this, especially when your career and the future of your family are at stake.
What is a blue card and why is it so desirable?
The EU blue map is a special type of resolution and work in Germany for highly qualified specialists. In fact, this is a subtype of a labor visa, but with many privileges that make it the most attractive way to legalize in Germany for professionals.
The main advantages of the blue card:
- Accelerated receipt of permanent residence: with knowledge of German at level B1, you can apply for a permanent residence permit after 21 months of stay in Germany (instead of standard 3-5 years), and with level A1 - after 27 months
- a simplified reunion of the family: spouses are not required to confirm the knowledge of the German language for relocation
: it is absent in Germany up to 12 months without loss of status - without loss of status - without loss of status
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Mobility within the EU: Light access to labor markets of other European Union countries - the opportunity to invite parents under the reunion program
The main advantages of the blue card:
- Accelerated receipt of permanent residence: with knowledge of German at level B1, you can apply for a permanent residence permit after 21 months of stay in Germany (instead of standard 3-5 years), and with level A1 - after 27 months
- a simplified reunion of the family: spouses are not required to confirm the knowledge of the German language for relocation
: it is absent in Germany up to 12 months without loss of status - without loss of status - without loss of status
-
Mobility within the EU: Light access to labor markets of other European Union countries - the opportunity to invite parents under the reunion program
Who can apply for a blue card in 2025?
You can get a blue card subject to the following conditions:
1. Higher education from the university recognized in Germany (can be checked on the Anabin: Institionen - Anabin: InfoPortal zu ausländischen bildungschlüssen )
. Labor contract for a period of at least 6 months corresponding to your education
3. The income level that depends on your profession:
- Standard threshold: 48,300 euros gross per year (4,025 euros per month)
- a reduced threshold for scarce professions and graduates of the last 3 years: 43,759.80 euros gross (3,646.65 euros per month)
1. Higher education from the university recognized in Germany (can be checked on the Anabin: Institionen - Anabin: InfoPortal zu ausländischen bildungschlüssen )
. Labor contract for a period of at least 6 months corresponding to your education
3. The income level that depends on your profession:
- Standard threshold: 48,300 euros gross per year (4,025 euros per month)
- a reduced threshold for scarce professions and graduates of the last 3 years: 43,759.80 euros gross (3,646.65 euros per month)
Special cases: IT specialists without higher education
There are good news for IT specialists without a diploma. Recently, you can get a blue card subject to the following conditions:
- A contract for work in an IT sector for a period of at least 6 months
- work experience in IT for at least 3 years over the past 7 years
- a salary of 43,759.80 euros gross (3,646.65 euros per month)
- A contract for work in an IT sector for a period of at least 6 months
- work experience in IT for at least 3 years over the past 7 years
- a salary of 43,759.80 euros gross (3,646.65 euros per month)
Scarce professions: who is easier to get a blue card?
The scarce professions, for which the reduced threshold of salaries includes:
- specialists in the field of Mint (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology)
- engineers of various specialties
- medical workers (doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians)
- architects and graphic designers
- managers in the fields of medicine, education, finance and insurance
full list of scarce professions can be found by link: (( 2024_Mangelberufe_de )
- specialists in the field of Mint (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology)
- engineers of various specialties
- medical workers (doctors, pharmacists, veterinarians)
- architects and graphic designers
- managers in the fields of medicine, education, finance and insurance
full list of scarce professions can be found by link: (( 2024_Mangelberufe_de )
Typical difficulties in making a blue card
The process of obtaining a blue card is often accompanied by a number of difficulties, namely:
1. Verification and recognition of a diploma: not all universities and not all specialties are automatically recognized in Germany
2. Preparation of documents: it is necessary to collect an impressive package of papers, including certified transfers
3. Passing the interview at the embassy: a stressful procedure requiring thorough preparation
4. Constant changes in the rules: requirements are regularly corrected, which requires regularly, which requires it. The tracking of relevant information
each of these problems can become an obstacle to the treasured blue map, especially if you do everything yourself.
1. Verification and recognition of a diploma: not all universities and not all specialties are automatically recognized in Germany
2. Preparation of documents: it is necessary to collect an impressive package of papers, including certified transfers
3. Passing the interview at the embassy: a stressful procedure requiring thorough preparation
4. Constant changes in the rules: requirements are regularly corrected, which requires regularly, which requires it. The tracking of relevant information
each of these problems can become an obstacle to the treasured blue map, especially if you do everything yourself.
How Nemusli Consult helps to get a blue card
Company NEMUSLI CONSULT It specializes in a comprehensive support for the process of designing a blue map, riding you from stress and uncertainty.
Which includes full support:
1. Detailed analysis of your situation:
2. Preparation and adaptation of documents:
3. Medical insurance:
4. Preparation for the interview:
Why is it worth entrusting this process to professionals:
1. Experience and examination: team NEMUSLI CONSULT knows all the nuances of obtaining a blue card and will help to avoid common mistakes
2. Savings of time and effort: instead of numerous hours to study constantly changing rules, you can focus on preparing for moving and new work
3. Increased chances of success: an individual approach and thorough preparation of documents significantly increase the likelihood of a positive solution
4. Support at each stage: from the first consultation to receiving the card you will not be left alone with the bureaucratic system
Take the first step to the blue map with NEMUSLI CONSULT, after all, getting a blue EU card is a complex, but quite overcoming process with proper support. Instead of spending months on studying constantly changing requirements and risking a refusal due to technical errors, entrust your case to professionals.
Which includes full support:
1. Detailed analysis of your situation:
- Assessment of the chances of getting a blue card
- Checking the compliance of education with the requirements
- Analysis of the labor contract and salary level
2. Preparation and adaptation of documents:
- Checking all documents for compliance with the requirements
- Help with legalization and translations
- Filling out all the necessary forms and profiles
3. Medical insurance:
- The selection of optimal insurance plan
- Help with the conclusion of the contract
4. Preparation for the interview:
- Modeling possible questions
- Request training taking into account your specific situation
- Inquisition advice during interviews
Why is it worth entrusting this process to professionals:
1. Experience and examination: team NEMUSLI CONSULT knows all the nuances of obtaining a blue card and will help to avoid common mistakes
2. Savings of time and effort: instead of numerous hours to study constantly changing rules, you can focus on preparing for moving and new work
3. Increased chances of success: an individual approach and thorough preparation of documents significantly increase the likelihood of a positive solution
4. Support at each stage: from the first consultation to receiving the card you will not be left alone with the bureaucratic system
Take the first step to the blue map with NEMUSLI CONSULT, after all, getting a blue EU card is a complex, but quite overcoming process with proper support. Instead of spending months on studying constantly changing requirements and risking a refusal due to technical errors, entrust your case to professionals.
Do not miss the possibility of a quick and reliable move to Germany. Contact Nemusli Consult today and take the first step to your new life in Europe!